Long Island Lizards

Jim Brown and Investors Purchase Long Island Lizards

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Wednesday, May 30, 2012) - The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that they have been sold to an investor group which includes Medallion Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: TAXI), and National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who, besides professional football, is widely considered the greatest lacrosse player of all time. Read More...

Long Island Lizards’ Greg Gurenlian Tests the New Warrior Blade Pro (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | May 25, 2012 |
After getting my hands on the new Blade Pro from Warrior, I strung it up and put it to the test. I did my usual routine for warming up and compared the heads side-by-side. I then checked for flexibility, scoop, and a bunch of other features. Here's my comparison. Read More...

Long Island Lizards and Charlotte Hounds Played in New York City’s First Major League Lacrosse Game

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
(New York, April 24, 2012) — CityLax, the non-profit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to using athletics, particularly lacrosse, to benefit student-athletes in underserved communities, along with Poly Prep Country Day School, co-hosted a Men’s Major League Lacrosse exhibition game this past Saturday. The Long Island Lizards faced off against the Charlotte Hounds under the lights at Poly Prep’s turf field in the first ever Men’s Major League Lacrosse game to be held in New York City. Read More...

Long Island Lizards 2012 Pro7 Helmet

By Lacrosse Playground | April 10, 2012 |
Take a look at what the Long Island Lizards will be wearing this Summer. The Lizards will be sporting their traditional White Pro7s with Green Mohawk decals and chin. Read More...

Lizards Owner Scott Rosenzweig Dies

By Lacrosse Playground | February 6, 2012 |
Major League Lacrosse is saddened to announce that Long Island Lizards Owner Scott Rosenzweig passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. Read More...

My Road Back to Recovery (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | February 3, 2012 |
January 2012 was a big Lacrosse month for me. Presented at the National Lacrosse convention, started my Face-off clinics in PA with Lax EVO and finally received clearance from my surgeon and PT's to play lacrosse again for the first time since June 3rd. What better way to test out the new knee than to fly to South Beach for the Bump N Grind tournament, right? Read More...

Long Island Lizards End Coaching Search, Hire Joe Spallina

By Lacrosse Playground | January 31, 2012 | Comments Off on Long Island Lizards End Coaching Search, Hire Joe Spallina
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), officially ended their coaching search by naming Joe Spallina their new head coach, according to Lizards General Manager Casey Hilpert. Spallina, who served as an assistant coach for the previous two seasons, takes over the reins for the 2012 season. Read More...

Greg “The Beast” Gurenlian’s Return from ACL Surgery

By Lacrosse Playground | January 26, 2012 |
Greg “The Beast” Gurenlian contributed for us from his bedroom last Summer as he recovered from a season ending ACL tear. As he looks to get back on the field for the Long Island Lizards in 2012, he's set out to accomplish many goals en route. Click here to read about his work ethic and recovery to success.

Seibald Sent to Long Island on Draft Night

By Lacrosse Playground | January 14, 2012 |
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Just minutes prior to the start of the 2012 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft, midfielder Max Seibald was traded from the Denver Outlaws to the Long Island Lizards. A three-year MLL veteran, Seibald scored 41 goals, including seven two-point markers, with 11 assists in 28 games for the Outlaws. Read More...

Long Island Lizards Goalie Drew Adams Signs with Team EFX

By Lacrosse Playground | June 21, 2011 |
Mission Viejo, CA – June 21, 2011 – Long Island Lizards standout goalie and all-time save leader at Penn State University Drew Adams is the latest Major League Lacrosse (MLL) star to sign with Team EFX. Adams will be joining EFX Performance, Inc.'s already impressive list of athletes which includes Paul Rabil, Max Seibald, Matt Danowski, Matt Poskay and Ned Crotty.

Long Island Lizards' Greg Beast Gets Blood Drained From Knee (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | June 17, 2011 |
Last week, Long Island's Greg Beast Gurenlian tore his ACL in the beginning of the game against the Boston Cannons. Beast has been recovering and has already started his comeback. He will be keeping all of us in the loop by uploading comeback videos from time-to-time. Here is his first video, which is highlighted by a doctor draining blood from his knee. Keep Reading...

Matt Danowski's Custom Warrior Burn 4.0 Cleats

By Lacrosse Playground | June 3, 2011 |
Warrior grilled up hot custom Burn 4.0 cleats for Long Island Lizards' Matt Danowski. The Burns have his signature number 40 on the tongue with lazer print throughout the molded cleat. Keep Reading...